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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Progress Monitoring IEP, ISP, SST/SAP and RtI Goals and Objectives. 1st Quarter. 2nd Quarter. 3rd Quarter. 4th Quarter.Ongoing quarterly progress monitoring is the key to helping all students succeed and make great gains! Closing the achievement gap starts with SMART goals and instructional practices that match the learning goals and objectives! Students that struggle academically have gaps in literacy, numeracy, language, word knowledge, and communication. SST/SAP, ISP, IEP, and RtI all rely on quality formative progress monitoring. Educating your staff and parents about progress monitoring procedures and the requirements is the first step in helping students, teachers, and parents succeed.

IEP: The 'Individualized Education Program, also called the IEP, is

a document that is developed for each public school child who needs special education. The IEP is created through a team effort, reviewed periodically. In the United States, this program is known as an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

RtI: Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier intervention that identifies and supports students with learning and behavior needs.

SST: The Student Success Team (SST) is a problem-solving team that looks for ways to support students and families.

IDEA Progress Monitoring Procedures

According to IDEA and State Rules, progress monitoring procedures must be established for each goal.

Progress Monitoring is the method of formative assessment used to measure student’s progress toward meeting a goal. Progress Monitoring procedures guide how data will be collected in order to make instructional decisions about the progress of the student and establish a decision making plan for examining the data collected.

Progress monitoring assists the teacher or service provider in making ongoing instructional decisions about the strategies being used. It also provides summative evidence that enables the IEP team to determine whether the student has achieved his or her goals.

Monitoring Progress on IEP Goals

Monitoring progress on IEP goals is described on the goal page in the Progress Monitoring Procedures. It must include the following:

·How progress will be measured?

·How often progress will be monitored?

·When changes in instruction will be considered?

Alignment

IEP teams need to consider the measure used to determine the baseline performance and the goal criterion. The measure used for the baseline and goal criterion will determine the measure for progress monitoring.

Annual Measurable Goal – In 36 weeks, given a fifth grade level reading passage, George will read the passage and answer 10 comprehension questions with 90% accuracy on three consecutive data collection dates.

Progress Monitoring Procedures – Once a week George will be given a fifth grade level reading passage to read and ten comprehension questions to answer. The classroom teacher will collect and chart the outcome each week. If four consecutive data points fall below the expected growth line changes in instruction will be considered.

How will progress be monitored?

When explaining how progress will be monitored, the IEP team must include an explanation of how the student will be demonstrating skills and knowledge

In the following example of a progress monitoring procedure, the bolded portion states how progress will be monitored:

Once a weekGeorge will be given a fifth grade level passage to read and ten comprehension questions to answer.The classroom teacher will collect and chart the outcome each week. If four consecutive data points fall below the expected growth line changes in instruction will be considered.

How often will progress be monitored?

The IEP team must describe how often a student’s progress will be monitored. Monitoring of IEP goals must be done frequently and regularly.

In the following example of a progress monitoring procedure, the bolded passage states how often progress will be monitored:

Once a weekGeorge will be given a fifth grade level passage to read and ten comprehension questions to answer. The classroom teacher will collect and chart the outcome each week. If four consecutive data points fall below the expected growth line changes in instruction will be considered.

When will changes in instruction be considered?

The IEP team must include a statement describing when changes in instruction will be considered.

In the following example of a progress monitoring procedure, the bolded passage states when changes in instruction will be considered.

Once a week George will be given a fifth grade level passage to read and ten comprehension questions to answer.The classroom teacher will collect and chart the outcome each week. If four consecutive data points fall below the expected growth line changes in instruction will be considered.

Monitoring Effectiveness of Instruction

Seven to 12 data points are required to make instructional decisions that are statistically valid. So, in order to have sufficient data points to make a valid instructional decision, data must be collected regularly and frequently. Behavior data is often collected daily, where academic data is usually collected only once a week. Anything monitored only monthly would require the whole year in order to make a valid decision.

If progress is monitored daily, effectiveness of instruction may be determined after 2 weeks. (10 data points)

If progress is monitored twice a week, effectiveness of instruction may be determined after 1 month. (8 data points)

If progress is monitored once a week, effectiveness of instruction may be determined within 1 quarter (9 data points).

If progress is monitored quarterly, every 9 weeks, effectiveness of instruction may not be determined, even after a year (4 data points).

Characteristics of Effective Progress Monitoring

·Measures the behavior outlined in the goal

·Uses an equivalent measure each time

·Regular and frequent data collection

·Easy to implement

·Takes only a short amount of time from instruction

·Allows for analysis of performance over time

What methods will be used to collect data?

·Student products

·Direct observations protocols (rubric, point sheet, etc)

Baseline must be established using the measurement of the student’s performance that you expect by the end of the goal period. The same measurement using equivalent materials or procedures must be used throughout the monitoring process.

Who will be responsible for the data collection?

Data collection is usually the responsibility of the teacher or direct service provider, however a paraeducator, under the direction of the teacher or service provider, can be trained to collect the data.

Baseline Data

What is baseline data?

Baseline data is stable data that represents the median (middle) score of at least 3 measures. It is collected in appropriate settings within a relatively short period of time.

Baseline data represents the current level of performance at the beginning of the IEP implementation. It is the starting point of the goal line on a graph.

Graphing

Why put data on a graph?

·Creates documentation and a visual representation of the student’s learning

·Provides an easily understood method of showing progress

·Provides information to make decisions regarding the effectiveness of the chosen strategies

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Search Results

Teaching and using rich academic vocabulary in daily lessons increases students language skills, academic achievement, and reading comprehension! Closing the language and word gap is the priority of every teacher that instructs at risk students! Word poverty is the biggest hindrance to school and learning success. Students with limited language and word knowledge will not engage or connect fully with curriculum. Basal reading programs and curriculum will not expose students to academic language at a frequency that students will learn or understand its use and meaning.

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Oct 5, 2009 - Use the Library to find other resources for building your vocabulary. Bookstores have “Word for Today” calendars, crossword puzzles, and vocabulary word card boxes. 6. USE your words from time to time in conversations.

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Determine critical terms to be explicitly taught. Keep the list short. Teach students meaningful work parts- prefixes, suffixes, and roots (handouts sent). Students must participate actively and accountably in explicit vocabulary instruction to process words more deeply. Reinforce use of vocabulary multiple times.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Tier 2 Academic “Question” Vocabulary and Phrases Test Analysis for Grade 4 and 5Students will fail all or most TerraNova, STAAR, SAT, FCAT,

PARCC, SBAC Smarter Balance, and Common Core reading assessment if they do not understand the tier 2 academic vocabulary and phrasing used on reading comprehension test questions! This is a quick look at the tier 2 vocabulary found in grade 4 and 5 reading assessment. facts, figures ”data”, statement, supports, phrase, detail, demonstrate, suggest, summarizes, function, evidence, structural elements, opposite, react, provides evidence, character trait, quotation, theme[s], explanation, explains, mainly organized, article, structure in the answer, difference between, best describes, understand the meaning, statements describe, main idea, best summary, best supports, events, phrase best describes, main character[s], main theme, article provides evidence, key details, which two sentences, include, author uses evidence, which evidence, narrator’s, contribute, comparison, phrase...mean, overall structure, refer, main difference between, which two details, narrator’s point of view, influence the events, provide overall structure of the passage, two main ideas, which two quotations, select two details, two pieces of evidence, challenge, most influence, narrator’s point of view, statement explains, provides support, expresses the main idea, provides evidence, author used evidence, main reason, narrator’s attitude towards, gradual change, development of the plot, similar way, statement expresses theme, according to the author, central idea, author’s primary purpose, author makes the claim, main strategy, develop the claim, supports the idea, choose a central idea, which piece of evidence, intend to support, best states a theme, which option describes, as it is used, relationship between, author develops … point of view, and emphasize a common central idea.Grade 3 Tier II Vocabulary Word ListWord: AdditionalMeaning: Add; more; extra.Example: The salesman told Mr. Taylor that this iPhone 9 will cost him an additional amount of 150$.Word: AgreeableMeaning: willing or ready to agree or permissionExample: This type of furniture is more agreeable than the fancy one which is quite expensive.Word: ArgueMeaning: to present reasons for or against a thingExample: Celena wasn't going to argue with him because she knew he ate her chocolates.Word: ArrangeMeaning: to place in proper, desired, or convenient orderExample: You may stay in the room with your daughter while I arrange the lunch.Word: AssistMeaning: to give support, aid or to helpExample: Do you want me to assist you in completing this assignment?Word: AttractMeaning: to get the admiration, attention by physical or emotional forces.Example: This pink watch will definitely attract Sara because of its color and appearance.Word: CarelessMeaning: not giving much attention to work or somethingExample: The loss resulting from careless work is very serious.Word: CauseMeaning: a thing that acts, happens, or exists due to somethingExample: We all serve the same cause of protecting those who are weaker than us.Word: ClimateMeaning: weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the yearExample: The climate of Pakistan is very appropriate to grow crops.Word: CoastMeaning: the land next to the sea; seashoreExample: He lived up the coast in a cottage.Word: CompareMeaning: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differencesExample: I always used to compare my grades with Allen.Word: ConstructMeaning: to build, form, or create by fitting parts or elements together systematicallyExample: He tried to construct his own house within four months.Word: ContinentMeaning: One of the major land masses or areas of the earth, usually regarded as Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.Example: There are total seven continents of the world.Word: ContrastMeaning: to compare in order to show differences between two objects, people or placesExample: There is an amazing contrast between clouds and the clear blue sky.Word: CreditMeaning: 1. to give honor or respect to someone 2. to give money back to an account or having an amount of money in an accountExamples 1: The credit goes to all the team members who played really well throughout the game.Examples 2: He did all the shopping through his credit card.Word: CultureMeaning: a particular set of customs, morals, ethics and traditions from a specific time and placeExample: People have learnt a lot from the culture of ancient Greek civilization.Word: DangleMeaning: to hold something so that it hangs and swings looselyExample: The child dangled the doll by its arm.Word: DefendMeaning: 1. to guard from attack; keep from harm or danger; to protect 2. to protect (a goal, etc.) against scoring by an opponent 3. to support, maintain, or justifyExample: 1. The American army knows how to defend their country. 2. Germany defended quite strongly against Brazil in the final match. 3. Eric will defend the case of his brother in the criminal court.Word: DescribeMeaning: to give details about something to someone.Example: The teacher asked the students to describe their personalities in their own Words.Word: DetailsMeaning: to describe or give information about somethingExample: He provided all the details of the task to me carefully.Word: DevelopMeaning: 1. to grow or to become more advanced 2. to cause something to grow, or to build improvements on landExample: 1. To develop yourself, you need to bring some serious changes in your lifestyle.2. The government has promised to develop the transportation system more convenient for the public.Word: DiagramMeaning: a graph, chart, drawing or plan that explains something by showing how the parts relate to each other.Example: The teacher explained the digestive system with the help of a diagram.Word: DisappointedMeaning: to let someone down or fail to fill his expectations for you.Example: He disappointed his parents by getting involved in a crime.Word: DivisionMeaning: to divide; separation; distribution or partitioningExample: The country was divided into four different provinces.Word: EffectMeaning: Effect is defined as a result of something or the ability to bring about a result.Example: Her statement had a surprising effect on Dean.Word: ElectMeaning: The definition of elect is chosen, but not necessarily acting in the position yet.Example: The higher management will elect the new Class Representative very soon.Word: EndangeredMeaning: in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it.Example: A strange viral disease has endangered the lives of those living in the town.Word: EventMeaning: The definition of an event is something that takes place.Example: Michael Jackson will perform in the grand event in Paris this year.Word: Examine:Meaning: Examine is defined as to analyze, inspect or carefully study.Example: The doctor will examine the patient in an hour.Word: ExampleMeaning: 1. Example is defined as something or someone that is used as a model.2. The definition of Example is a punishment that warns others to follow rules.Example: 1. The teacher gave students an Example of solar system to help them understand the term ‘rotation’.2. That serious road accident became an Example for all other kids in the neighborhood.Word: ExperienceMeaning: Experience is defined as something that happens to someone.Example: He has literally learnt from his past experience of driving rashly on highway.Word: FatalMeaning: The definition of fatal is something that causes death or that leads to failure or disaster.Example: The polluted water being used for drinking in rural areas is fatal for human health.Word: FlexibleMeaning: The definition of flexible is someone or something that bends easily, is easily persuaded or can be changed easily.Example: A rubber band is far more flexible than a spring.Word: FuriousMeaning: The definition of furious is full of anger or rage.Example: The man got furious when he saw his car hit by a truck.Word: GatheredMeaning: Gather is defined as to bring or come together in one place.Example: Everyone in the neighborhood gathered on the streets after they felt a terrible earthquake.Word: GistMeaning: a central idea or the main pointExample: Equality must have been the gist of his speech.Word: InferMeaning: Infer is defined as to conclude from evidence or assumptions.Example: We should infer that the details in the document were all approved by the company.Word: IntelligentMeaning: The definition of intelligent is someone or something that is bright, informed or shows sound judgment.Example: He considered to be an intelligent student in the class due to his strong ability of solving mathematical problems.Word: InvitationMeaning: The definition of an invitation is a request for a person's attendance at an event.Example: He sent an invitation of his birthday party to all the relatives.Word: IrritateMeaning: The definition of irritate is to exaggerate or annoy, or to cause itchiness or discomfort in or on the body.Example: The constant noise in the factory irritate the workers all day.Word: MarineMeaning: Marine is defined as something related to water or the sea.Example: The life of marine animals is totally different from those living on land.Word: MendMeaning: To mend is defined as to fix or repair, or to get better or resolve a disagreement.Example: The carpenter told that it is easier to mend instead of replacing it altogether.Word: MultiplyMeaning: to increase in number, amount, extent, or degree.Example: The army decided to multiply the number of troops sent for war.Word: NervousMeaning: The definition of nervous is fearful, frightened or anxious.Example: She felt nervous after hearing the sad news on the television.Word: OccurMeaning: To occur is to happen or to be found.Example: It was expected that the road accident will occur sooner or later.Word: OppositeMeaning: Opposite is someone or something that is the reverse of something else.Example: These brothers are quite opposite to each other in studies.Word: PassageMeaning: Passage is moving through something, being granted permission to move through something.Example: The passage along the park was quite narrow.Word: PatientMeaning: 1. The definition of patient is waiting calmly for long.2. Patient is defined as someone under medical care.Example: 1. The trainer told the team to be patient and confident during the competition.2. The old man was a patient of asthma since last two years.Word: PeerMeaning: 1. a person or thing of the same rank, value, quality, ability, etc.2. To peer is defined as to look closely or intently at something that may difficult to see.Example: 1. Young children are easily influenced by their peers.2. She pulled the wardrobe open and turned to peer over her shoulder.Word: PersuadeMeaning: The definition of persuade is to convince someone to do or think something.Example: He thought that he will persuade his father to get him a new car.Word: PleasantMeaning: The definition of pleasant is someone or something that is agreeable, enjoyable or likable.Example: The weather of Los Angeles is quite pleasant since last couple of weeks.Word: PrankMeaning: a mischievous trick or practical jokeExample: People usually make prank calls to annoy others.Word: PredictMeaning: The definition of predict is to say what will happen in the future.Example: Many people were able to predict the winner of the final match in the World Cup.Word: PurposeMeaning: Purpose is defined as to plan or aim to do something; the reason behind doing somethingExample: His purpose for flying back too early was just to attend the funeral of his grandmother.Word: RecognizeMeaning: Recognize is defined as to identify someone or something known before.Example: He will definitely recognize you in the next meeting as his memory is quite sharp.Word: RegionMeaning: a large part of the surface of the earthExample: Few years ago, that region was purely suitable for agriculture purposes.Word: RepairMeaning: To repair is defined as to fix something.Example: He knew that the mechanic will repair the car in an hour.Word: RidiculousMeaning: The definition of ridiculous is something that clearly can't be true, and that is as silly or foolish as to be worth making fun of.Example: It was ridiculous to live in a five bedroom house especially when you need only two bedrooms.Word: ScarMeaning: The definition of a scar is a mark left on the skin after it heals, or a sign of mental or physical damage.Example: There was a huge scar on the left cheek of his face which makes him look ugly.Word: ScatterMeaning: To scatter is to spread something around in different directions or different places.Example: The toys were left scattered on the floor after the birthday party.Word: ShiverMeaning: Shiver is defined as to shake or tremble.Example: She used to shiver a lot in cold weather conditions.Word: SignalMeaning: 1. Signal is defined as to communicate or indicate.2. in radio, television, cell phones, etc., the electrical impulses, sound or picture elements, etc. transmitted or receivedExample: 1. There are different kinds of traffic signals on the roads in each country.2. There were no signals on the cell phone during his flight to London.Word: SimilarMeaning: The definition of similar is two things that have characteristics that resemble each other but are not exactly alike.Example: The two statues in the mart looked quite similar to each other.Word: SlumberMeaning: The definition of a slumber is a deep sleep.Example: She fell into a deep slumber soon after she went to bed after a tiring day.Word: SolutionMeaning: The solution is the method of solving a problem or the correct answer to a puzzle, problem or difficult situation.Example: He was quite quick in finding the solution of the problem in the class.Word: StarveMeaning: Starve is defined as to die or suffer from hunger, or to have an intense want for something.Example: Most of the animals in jungle either starve or get killed.Word: StumbleMeaning: The definition of a stumble is an act of making a minor mistake or of tripping or missing your step while running or walking.Example: After that serious injury, he used to stumble while walking.Word: TackleMeaning: To tackle is to take something or someone on or to stop someone from moving forward with a ball in a sporting game.Example: He knew how to tackle the ball so it was quite difficult for the opponents to score.Word: TentacleMeaning: The definition of a tentacle is a flexible arm used to touch and grab things, or the sensitive hairs on a plant leaf.Example: The biologists tried hard to study the tentacles of the unique plant they found under water.Word: TypicalMeaning: The definition of typical is a characteristic or behavior that is normal and expected for a given person or thing or in a given situation.Example: Alex used to have a typical irritating attitude in the class.Word: UniteMeaning: Unite is defined as to join or bring together.Example: There is always one friend who loves to unite everyone on special occasions. Word: UnusualMeaning: The definition of unusual is something rare or out of the ordinary.Example: It was quite unusual for him to do over speeding.Word: ValuableMeaning: The definition of valuable is something that is worth a lot, either in terms of money or in terms of being useful or loved.Example: Museums usually contain precious and valuable items.Word: VehicleMeaning: The definition of a vehicle is a type of transportation or a way that something is conveyed.Example: Andy loved to see different vehicles on the roads when he was a kid.Word: VolunteerMeaning: The definition of a volunteer is a person who donates his time or efforts for a cause or organization without being paid.Example: I used to volunteer a lot for various charity events in my neighborhood.

Grade 4 Tier II Vocabulary Word ListWord: Accomplish Meaning: 1. to do; succeed in doing; complete (a task, time, or distance)2. to make complete; perfectExample: 1. I'll accomplish this via a blind trust so you will remain unknown, even to me.2. You've demonstrated your abilities and yet you've restricted your activities to accomplish a specific good, at no small risk to yourselves, I might add.Word: AdaptationMeaning: to make it suitable to a different situation.Example: A wheelchair ramp built into a minivan is an Example of an adaptation.Word: Approached Meaning: to reach outExample: She stared out the windows at the telephone poles as they approached and sped off in a blur.Word: Argued Meaning: to verbally disagree with someoneExample: He argued with his mom over the lunch menu.Word: Automatically Meaning: moving or starting independently or without thought.Example: the car started automaticallyWord: AvoidMeaning: to keep away fromExample: Please avoid foul languageWord: Border Meaning: the outer edge of somethingExample: He stood at the border of the country Word: CalculateMeaning: to determine the value of somethingExample: He calculated the apples in the basketWord: CauseMeaning: the source of, or reason forExample: Harry knew the cause of his illness. Word: CircularMeaning: 1. in the shape of, or moving in a circle,2. of or relating to a circleExample: 1. The car moved in circular movements.2. the cloth had circular patterns

Word: CompareMeaning: to assess the similarities and differences between two or more thingsExample: Sarah compared the two dresses and chose the red one.Word: ConcludingMeaning: convincingExample: your argument is very concludingWord: ConfirmMeaning: to make firm or resoluteExample: Please confirm your avalibility for the programmeWord: ContrastMeaning: a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colors that make them distinguishable Example: Phoebe liked the contrast in the colors of Hena’s dress.Word: ConvinceMeaning: to make someone believeExample: Tara convinced the teachers of her innocence Word: CriticalMeaning: 1. Inclined to find fault or criticize2. indicating a turning pointExample: 1. Mr. Otter is a very critical person2. His condition is very critical in Mathematics.Word: Decrease Meaning: drop, fall, go downExample: it is good to decrease the speed while going up the hillWord: DefendMeaning: to protectExample: Alee defended his case well

Word: DemonstrateMeaning: to showExample: The teacher demonstrated the science experiment in the labWord: DescribeMeaning: to represent in WordsExample: The police officer asked them to describe their lost dog in detailWord: DetailMeaning: A person’s name, address or other important informationExample: His details were required for the visa processWord: DevelopMeaning: to makeExample: Ted developed a programme for data inputWord: Difference Meaning: the quality of being differentExample: The only difference between the twins was the mole on the lipWord: Disappointed Meaning: to let down, defeated of expectationExample: She was very disappointed to see his grades

Word: DistributeMeaning: to divide into portionsExample: He distributed the candies among the street childrenWord: EffectiveMeaning: Having the power to produce a required effect or effectsExample: The medicine was very effective in the feverWord: EliminateMeaning: to leave outExample: His goal was to eliminate the person from his life Word: EntireMeaning: completeExample: his entire collection of books was lostWord: Essential Meaning: importantExample: It was essential for him to take a glass of milk dailyWord: EstimateMeaning: an opinion or o guess of the size or worth of somethingExample: The estimated cost of the trip was too much for them to affordWord: EvidenceMeaning: a proof of somethingExample: the evidence the police found was enough to cause him troubleWord: ExampleMeaning: 1. something or someone that is used as a model.2. The definition of Example is a punishment that warns others to follow rules.Example: 1. The teacher gave students an Example of solar system to help them understand the term ‘rotation’.2. That serious road accident became an Example for all other kids in the neighborhood.Word: ExceptMeaning: to show a variation in actionExample: all were present except Simon Word: Exclaimed Meaning: to cry out or speak suddenlyExample: He exclaimed with joy when he say the appointment letter

Word: ExperimentMeaning: to try out something newExample: They experimented with the new juicer till they got it rightWord: FlexibleMeaning: subject to change or moldExample: His plans were quite flexibleWord: FortunateMeaning: Having luckExample: it was fortunate of him to be there at the time of the prize announcementWord: FrequentMeaning: reoccurring, Example: The nurse made frequent visits to the patient’s room

Word: FuriousMeaning: very angryExample: The girl was furious over the spilled milk that had spoiled her dressWord: IncreasingMeaning: to become bigger or greaterExample: His doubts in the project were increasing day by dayWord: Infer Meaning: to conclude from evidence or assumptionsExample: he inferred the Meaning from the textWord: Inform Meaning: to make knownExample: Please inform me of your arrivalWord: InsertMeaning: to put insideExample: Sally inserted the cd in the computerWord: Maximum Meaning: the biggest number possibleExample: He got maximum likes for his post on FacebookWord: Minimum Meaning: the least possible number Example: the minimum age criteria for this job is 35 yearsWord: ObserveMeaning: to watch closelyExample: he observed the scene from the corner of his eyeWord: Organized Meaning: 1. Arranged for2. in orderExample: 1. His mom organized the birthday event2. His wardrobe was quite organizedWord: ObviousMeaning: clearExample: After listening to the insult, she left the office for obvious reasonsWord: PassageMeaning: 1. A written paragraph2. a way leading to somewhereExample: 1. She read the passage from the poetry book2. The passage leading to the jungle was full of thornsWord: PersuadeMeaning: to convinceExample: she persuaded the group to go to the movie with herWord: PredictMeaning: to tell before timeExample: he predicted that it would rain that day just by looking at the skyWord: PreferMeaning: to choose over anotherExample: He prefers to sit aloneWord: PreviousMeaning: the last oneExample: the previous chapter was about the Meanings of difficult WordsWord: PurposeMeaning: reason forExample: The purpose of his visit was to give a present to the shining studentWord: PredictionMeaning: a forecast or a prophecyExample: his prediction of rain proved to be right Word: RarelyMeaning: occasionalyExample: He attended the Sunday service rarelyWord: ReasonMeaning: the cause ofExample: the reason of the accident is yet unknown to the policeWord: RecognizeMeaning: 1. To acknowledge or remember2.to give an awardExample: she recognized the girl from her poetry class2. the company recognized his efforts and gave him a bonus

Word: RecommendMeaning: to suggest someone or somethingExample: He recommended the website for his help

Word: Represent Meaning: to stand forExample: Sid represented his country in the OlympicsWord: ResultMeaning: the outcome of, the consequences ofExample: the result of his hard work came in the form of a good jobWord: ScarceMeaning: rare, lessExample: in the area of Thar, the water was scarceWord: SelectMeaning: to chooseExample: he selected the red shoesWord: SeparateMeaning: 1. To pull apart, disconnect or divide2. not linked to anything or anyoneExample: 1. She separated the green peppers from the red ones2. They have a separate lounge for ladies at the bus terminalWord: SimplifyMeaning: to make easyExample: to simplify the work, they added the glossary sectionWord: SummarizeMeaning: to make shortExample: Andy summarized the whole story in a short paragraph

Word: Surround Meaning: to enclose, to circle aroundExample: they surrounded the building from all sidesWord: SupportMeaning: 1. to stand for, to provide help2. a thing used for giving a shape or assistance to somethingExample: 1. She supported the citizens in their cause2. The table fell when they lifted the supportWord: Temporary Meaning: Not permanent, for a short timeExample: The job she was doing was temporaryWord: Threatens Meaning: to pose a danger to someone or somethingExample: the policeman threatened the thief to fire if he tried to runWord: TraditionMeaning: a tradition is a custom or belief that is passed down through the generations or that is done time after time or year after year.Example: it was their family tradition to have a dinner at the Christmas togetherWord: typicalMeaning: in an expected mannerExample: He typically answers his calls at the third ringWord: UsuallyMeaning: for the most partExample: he usually comes back late from the officeGrade 5 Tier II Vocabulary Word ListWord: abolishMeaning: to get rid ofExample: he abolished the cockroaches from the kitchenWord: accomplishMeaning: to gainExample: He accomplished a lot in the past yearWord: accurate Meaning: correct, exactExample: His watch told accurate time and dateWord: announceMeaning: to tell loudly or publicallyExample: he announced his wedding in the family eventWord: anxiousMeaning: worried aboutExample: he was anxious about his gradesWord: approachMeaning: to reach outExample: he approached her in the car parking to say helloWord: approvalMeaning: to give permissionExample: Rachel needed his approval for the party dress codeWord: approximateMeaning: an estimated amountExample: his approximate for the total expenditure was rejected by the committeeWord: argumentMeaning: 1.a verbal disagreement2. a logical evidenceExample: 1. His argument with his family over the window curtains was pointless.2. His argument was accepted well by the science journal Word: avoidMeaning: to keep away fromExample: he avoided the conversation as much as possible Word: brisklyMeaning: fast, quicklyExample: he walked brisklyWord: ceaseMeaning: to stopExample: he ceased the blow with his armWord: claimMeaning: demand for somethingExample: he claimed his mobile’s warranty after it was broken

Word: conclude Meaning: to finish or endExample: Adam concluded the paragraph in 5 minsWord: conflictMeaning: a disagreement or dispute over somethingExample: the conflict over the subjects made them go to the Principal’s office.Word: consistentMeaning: something that is reliable or in agreementExample: He was consistent in his persuasion of his goalWord: contextMeaning: the Words that surround other Words and impact their Meaning or the setting in which something occurs.Example: the context of his speech was the incident that happened on the same day.Word: convinceMeaning: to persuadeExample: he convinced the people to pay their taxes on time.Word: cultureMeaning: a particular set of customs, morals, codes and traditions from a specific time and place.Example: the Islamic culture preferred the covering of head for women.Word: decadeMeaning: a period of ten yearsExample: the prices of oil have gone up over the past two decadesWord: dissatisfiedMeaning: displeasedExample: the teacher was dissatisfied by his work.Word: dominateMeaning: to take controlExample: his team dominated the baseball leagueWord: drowsy Meaning: a feeling of being sleepy, tired or not fully awakeExample: David felt drowsy during his Maths lectureWord: edibleMeaning: fit to be eatenExample: he separated the edibles in a brown paper bagWord: effortlessMeaning: easyExample: His entry in the hall was effortless because of his appearanceWord: equivalent Meaning: something that is essentially the same or equal to something else.Example: His intelligence is equivalent to the efforts of his parents to make him successful.Word: escalateMeaning: to increase quicklyExample: his interest in the project escalated quicklyWord: establishMeaning: to start, create, or bring about somethingExample: Julie established a school in the far away villageWord: evaluateMeaning: to judge the value or worth of something or someoneExample: He evaluated the final fee report of the school.Word: evidenceMeaning: a proof for somethingExample: He presented the paper as an evidence in the courtroom.Word: exhaustMeaning: to use up or tire outExample: he was exhausted after the long journeyWord: expansionMeaning: the act of getting biggerExample: The expansion of matter by heat by experimented in the classWord: expectationMeaning: believing that something is going to happen or believing that something should be a certain way.Example: The expectation was very different from the reality.Word: extendMeaning: to increase, to make longer or biggerExample: they extended his holidays due to foul weatherWord: familiarMeaning: something that is knownExample: he was familiar with the roads of this townWord: frequentMeaning: occurring again and againExample: his visits to the hospital were frequentWord: giganticMeaning: big, hugeExample: the building had a gigantic gateWord: gistMeaning: the main pointExample: the gist of this conversation was declaring science as a miracleWord: glareMeaning: to see fiercelyExample: He glared at the stranger standing thereWord: harshMeaning: rough, unevenExample: As a teacher, his language was quite harshWord: heroicMeaning: braveExample: his heroic efforts bore fruit and they won the finaleWord: hesitateMeaning: to feel reluctantExample: Please do not hesitate while telling a truthWord: hilariousMeaning: funny, comicExample: his jokes were hilariousWord: historicMeaning: 1. related to history, old2. MemorableExample: 1. The great days of Crete lie thus beyond the historic period2. He made a historic speech at the last day of his school.Word: horizontalMeaning: The definition of horizontal is something that is parallel to the horizonExample: he drew horizontal lines on his notebookWord: hostileMeaning: aggressive, angry or unfriendlyExample: his behavior towards the new comers was very hostileWord: huddleMeaning: 1. A crowded mess of people or things2. to crowd together, to curl up closelyExample: 1. The huddle of people broke the signal 2. They huddled together because of the cold weatherWord: identifyMeaning: 1. put oneself in another's place or sympathize with someone.2. to determine what someone or something isExample: 1. Zara identifies herself with the lone girl in the movie2. They identified the lost cat as theirs.Word: illegibleMeaning: something that cannot be readExample: whatever he wrote was illegible because of his handwriting.Word: immigrateMeaning: to move permanently to a new countryExample: They immigrated to Germany for his studiesWord: influenceMeaning: impact, or effectExample: His liking for the black color influenced his choice of wardrobeWord: investigateMeaning: to search, to look forExample: The police investigated the cause of his death.Word: navigateMeaning: to plan your course or to steerExample: a map will help you navigateWord: opposedMeaning: acting against or in oppositionExample: he is opposed to her idea of eating non-vegWord: ordinaryMeaning: commonExample: he lives an ordinary life in the cityWord: passageMeaning: 1. A written paragraph2. a path that leads to somewhereExample: 1. He recited a passage from the poetry book2. This passage is full of hurdlesWord: persuadeMeaning: to convinceExample: he persuaded them to vote for his candidateWord: primaryMeaning: 1. basic, first2. Significant, most importantExample: 1. He completed his primary education at home2. The completion of your education must be your primary objective in life.Word: recentlyMeaning: newly, just a moment agoExample: He got a job recentlyWord: referenceMeaning: A statement attesting to personal qualifications, character, and dependabilityExample: He needed a strong reference for getting the jobWord: reviewMeaning: 1. to give a recapitulation of the salient features of2. A close or systematic studyExample: 1. He reviewed the final report on the bridge mechanism with interest2. His review was acclaimed by the publishing houseWord: revoltMeaning: 1. To oppose by force a government or ruling authority2. organized opposition intended to change or over throw the ruling authorityExample: 1. The civilians revolted against the government2. He was the master mind of the revolt against the throneWord: scarceMeaning: in less quantityExample: In those days, water was scarce.Word: significantMeaning: importantExample: His role was quite significant in the development of his countryWord: sourceMeaning: 1. A point of origination2. an acquaintance who is in a position to helpExample: 1. Fear of God is the source of all knowledge2. he used all his sources to get the job doneWord: summarizeMeaning: to make shortExample: he summarized the whole book in a single paragraphWord: superiorMeaning: being at a rank above another, Example: he was superior to herWord: tensionMeaning: anxietyExample: he created an atmosphere of tension by weeping at a public placeWord: tolerate Meaning: to bearExample: Fred tolerated the behavior of his fellows because he was a nice guyWord: trembleMeaning: to shiverExample: his hands were trembling because of the cold weather Word: unexpectedMeaning: not thought of, unusualExample: His arrival at her wedding was quite unexpectedWord: unfamiliarMeaning: new, unknownExample: he was unfamiliar with the roads of the new townWord: verticalMeaning: At right angles to the horizon or to level groundExample: he stood at the window and stared at the slits in the vertical slats Grade 6 Tier II Vocabulary Word ListWord: adjacentMeaning: next to or nearbyExample: His house is adjacent to the church.Word: accumulateMeaning: to gather together over timeExample: The accumulated snow in the driveway made it hard for them to go out.Word: adaptMeaning: to adjust or modify something to a particular situation or circumstance.Example: Simon adapted himself to the environment of his new office.Word: adequateMeaning: proper, enoughExample: they took adequate measures to help prevent poverty in the region.Word: analyzeMeaning: to learn about something by looking closely at its individual parts and determining how they work together.Example: They analyzed the working of the machine in the garage. Word: anticipateMeaning: to look forward to, expectExample: She anticipated the arrival of the parcel in the evening.Word: appropriate Meaning: suitable, properExample: His behavior at the convention was not appropriate for the event.Word: artifactMeaning: something made by humans and often is a primitive tool, structure, or part of a functional item.Example: The artifacts were displayed in the museum under a special light.Word: benefitMeaning: 1. Something that provides an advantage to others2. to be helpful to othersExample: 1. His company received a huge amount as benefit from the bank.2. She was too unsettled by the past two days to give him the benefit of doubt.Word: calculateMeaning: to measureExample: Eddie calculated the mass of the stone in the labWord: catastropheMeaning: a large, often sudden, disaster or endingExample: the catastrophic flood left the town in chaos.Word: chronologicalMeaning: arranged in the order it happenedExample: the chronological detail of events could be found in the local library.Word: citizenMeaning: a permanent resident of a countryExample: He was a US citizen by birth.Word: civilizationMeaning: a society or group of people or the process of achieving a higher state of social development.Example: the Indus civilization is famous for its valuable artifacts.Word: composeMeaning: to combine, to put something in order or to write a piece of music.Example: he composed a symphony to soothe his irritated nerves. Word: conclusionMeaning: the endingExample: the conclusion of the story was very abrupt and unsatisfactory.Word: congruentMeaning: something that agrees with or is in harmony with anotherExample: The two methods were almost congruent, and thus the model was approved.Word: consequenceMeaning: result ofExample: he was not ready to bear the consequences of his decision.Word: constructMeaning: to make or buildExample: It was his family business to construct buildings.Word: continuousMeaning: going on without being interruptedExample: His continuous struggle to get a job finally paid off.Word: contrastMeaning: in comparison to other things, huesExample: she loved the color contrast in her skirt.Word: contributeMeaning: to give something or to make something happenExample: Tara contributed her poem to the college literary magazine.Word: declareMeaning: to announce something publicly or to make a statement Example: “I will not take part in the games”, he declared loudly.Word: democracyMeaning: a form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives.Example: The democracy of Australia is very similar to the democracy of the US.Word: dimensionMeaning: scope or a measurable portion of space that extends in a certain direction.Example: The space rockets can now reach to limitless dimensions.Word: drasticMeaning: something radical or extremeExample: Attending a local church brought a drastic change to his life.Word: elaborateMeaning: 1. Done with great or numerous details2. to add details to somethingExample: 1. They had an elaborate wedding event in the country side2. He elaborated the use of vaccines for the children under the age of 5.Word: encourage Meaning: to appreciate, or to give hopeExample: They encouraged her on her big day.Word: equationMeaning: the state of being equal and is often shown as a math expression with equal values on either side, or refers to a problem where many things need to be taken into account.Example: Reese solved the equation effortlessly.Word: evaluateMeaning: to judge taking into consideration all the facts and figuresExample: He evaluated the school report before presenting it to the coordinator.Word: exaggerateMeaning: to stretch the truth or make something bigger than it isExample: He exaggerated the number the butterflies in the garden but she believed him.Word: exhaustMeaning: to tire downExample: he was exhausted after the day’s hard work.Word: expressionMeaning: a frequently used Word or phrase or it is a way to convey your thoughts, feelings or emotions.Example: His expression was very good in the poetry form.

Word: extendMeaning: To extend is defined as to make something longer or wider, to make something last longer or to make an offer.Example: He extended a hand of friendship towards him to make things better at the workplace.Word: extensiveMeaning: something that covers a large area or has wide influence or effect.Example: the annual NG report on extinction of owls extensively covered all the aspects.Word: factorMeaning: 1. a factor is a contributor to something or is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.2. a person who carries on business transactions for another; commission merchant; agent for the sale of goods entrusted to his possessionExample: 1. 9 is a factor of 27.2. He is a trusted factor in the business neighborhood when it comes to the transfer of funds. Word: ferociousMeaning: something very fierce, cruel, extreme or wildExample: The ferocious animals attacked the lone man in the jungle.Word: frequentMeaning: reoccurring Example: Her visits to the hospital were becoming less frequent day by day. Word: genuineMeaning: realExample: His offer to the company’s sales officer was genuine but he didn’t get it.Word: governmentMeaning: the exercise of control or authority over a group of peopleExample: The US government ruled its people with authority and justice.Word: historyMeaning: the account of things that happened a long time agoExample: The history of Alexander The Great held great interest for the class.Word: hypothesisMeaning: an unproven theory or statementExample: Darwin’s theory of evolution made ways for many upcoming progressive theories.

Word: insistsMeaning: to demand something without wavering, to continue on a course no matter what the objections are or to make a statement and continue to assert its truth.Example: He insisted on having a big plate of eggs early in the morning.Word: irrigateMeaning: to refresh by or as by wateringExample: They irrigated the crops early in the morning to avoid the sunburn.Word: loftyMeaning: highExample: He looked up at the lofty mountains.Word: manipulateMeaning: 1. move, arrange or control something in a skilled manner2. to use emotional connection in an abusive mannerExample: 1. two women manipulated the flowers to form a bouquet.2. He manipulated her love for flowers and sold them dearly.Word: massiveMeaning: something or someone who is very bulky, huge or solidExample: He had a massive truck in his garage.Word: narrateMeaning: to explain into Words in a story like mannerExample: He narrated his experience in an eloquent manner.Word: obedientMeaning: abiding by the rulesExample: He was a very obedient student.Word: obliviousMeaning: being forgetful or unaware of your surroundingsExample: He was oblivious to the fact that his car was missing.Word: originMeaning: 1. Start, beginning or center of something 2. Parentage, birth, lineageExample: The origin of the water source was in the center of the city.2. He was of British origin.Word: peculiarMeaning: strange, unusual Example: they heard a peculiar sound in the basement.Word: persuadeMeaning: to convinceExample: He persuaded his mom to go with him to the movies.Word: predictionMeaning: a prophecy, before time guessExample: His prediction about the upcoming storm proved to be right.Word: priorityMeaning: preferred over another thingExample: His family is his first priorityWord: quoteMeaning: to reproduce or repeat something said or spoken by someone elseExample: He quoted from the Bible from time to time.Word: realisticMeaning: closer to reality, unbiasedExample: His parents valued his realistic views about life.Word: recountMeaning: retelling of eventExample: he recounted his visit to India in a very detailed way.Word: reinforceMeaning: to increase the number or amount, or to make strongerExample: they reinforced the army corpses in Iraq.Word: repetitionMeaning: reoccurrence Example: repetition of Words makes them very clear to understand. Word: retrieve Meaning: to get backExample: David retrieved the data from his computer.Word: similarMeaning: having same traits or qualitiesExample: His points of debate were very similar to hers.Word: solutionMeaning: a way out Example: To every problem, there is a solution.Word: strategyMeaning: a map or plan to do something in a certain wayExample: their strategy to visit all the flood affected areas in 24hours didn’t work well.Word: substituteMeaning: a replacement for something or someone for doing a specific taskExample: He worked as her substitute teacher while she was taking a rest due to her illness.Word: suspenseMeaning: anxiety or a state or uncertainty or excitement over an upcoming occurrenceExample: The suspense in the film was very engaging.Word: tentativeMeaning: not definite or finalExample: The teacher pasted the tentative timetable on the board.Word: thesisMeaning: a proposal or a statement that is maintained by an argumentExample: The topic of his thesis was the development in underworld countries. Word: transferMeaning: to shift from one place to anotherExample: He transferred his funds from the bank to his local office.Word: unanimousMeaning: a situation where all parties involved are fully in agreement and there is no dissent.Example: The resolution was passed by the parliament unanimously.Word: unique Meaning: one of its kind, differentExample: He had a unique taste in musicWord: variableMeaning: subject to changeExample: Weather is a variable in the study of environmental changes.

The Dyslexic Reading Teacher Sean Taylor

Literacy for me was almost an unrealized unattainable dream! As a dyslexic learner I was unable to read, write, or decode words as a child, p,d,b and q were all the same letter. The written word was a collection of cuneiform squiggles that swam around on the page. I was identified dyslexic at age 9 and later dysgraphic. I spent the next 6 years in special education programs (limbō) trying to learn to read and write. The special education programs never acknowledged my creative capabilities, coping skills and shame and humiliation of being illiterate, they focused on "curing" my learning disabilities with under-trained teachers! Many classroom teachers assumed I would never read or write due to the severity of my dyslexia and this made me feel worthless. I eventually learned to read all words by sight the same method as learning Chinese. I am a dyslexic reading teacher that has built a reputation for finding innovative ways to teach reading and critical thinking to all students! ALL children are gifted and can learn to read! Sean Taylor M.Ed.

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